US 7,509,221 B2 · Custom configuration strategy for on-package genset controllers

Abstract

A method of setting up a genset system for operation includes selecting one of a plurality of different sensors to monitor an operating parameter of a genset system, and coupling the selected sensor with a data processor of the genset system. The method further includes configuring the data processor for processing inputs from the selected sensor, for example an optional replacement sensor, by entering custom sensor calibration data for the selected sensor and recording the custom sensor calibration data on at least one computer writable medium of a control system for the genset system. A genset system includes a combustion engine, a generator, a set of standard sensors, and a control system. The control system includes a data processor configured to receive and process inputs from custom sensors, and includes a computer writable medium for storing custom sensor calibration data.

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Dependent claims

A method of setting up a genset system for operation comprising the steps of:

selecting a sensor from among a plurality of different sensors configured to monitor an operating parameter of a genset system;
coupling the selected sensor with the genset system, including coupling the selected sensor with a data processor of the genset system, the data processor being configured to process inputs from a set of standard sensors via stored standard sensor calibration data;
and
configuring the data processor for processing inputs from the selected sensor, including a step of entering custom sensor calibration data for the selected sensor via a user interface of the genset system;
wherein the step of configuring further includes a step of constructing a calibration profile for the selected sensor, including entering discrete calibration data inputs with the user interface.

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A genset system comprising:

a combustion engine;
an electrical generator coupled with said combustion engine;
a set of standard sensors each configured to monitor an operating parameter associated with at least one of the combustion engine and the electrical generator;
and
a control system for the genset system comprising a data processor configured to receive and process inputs from said standard sensors and having a computer readable medium whereon sensor calibration data for said standard sensors is stored;
said data processor further being configured to receive and process inputs from at least one custom sensor, said control system further comprising at least one computer writable medium, and said genset system having a user interface configured for entering custom sensor calibration data for at least one custom sensor for storing on said at least one computer writable medium;
and
said control system further being configured via receiving discrete calibration data inputs via said user interface to construct a calibration profile for the selected sensor.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Custom configuration strategy for on-package genset controllers

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Custom configuration strategy for on-package genset controllers

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Abstract

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